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1987 Constitution of the Philippines
Art. IX-B, Sec. 71987 Constitution, Art. IX-B, Sec. 7
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1987 Constitution of the Philippines
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No elective official shall be eligible for appointment or designation in any capacity to any public office or position during his tenure.
Unless otherwise allowed by law or by the primary functions of his position, no appointive official shall hold any other office or employment in the Government or any subdivision, agency or instrumentality thereof, including Government-owned or controlled corporations or their subsidiaries.
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